let’s not pretend

Artist Susan Calza

This short film captures many things that fascinate me — dark art, struggling with what’s going on in the world, and people pretending to have it all together

— G. Rossi

Let’s Not Pretend is a film by Riley Bartolomeo about acclaimed artist Susan Calza. This documentary follows this award and fellowship grant winning artist to discover the autobiographical and societal stories which lay beneath her art. Moreover, this film emphasizes the importance of art in our communities, country and world!